Bangladesh received $1.36 billion in remittances during the first 13 days of June, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank, reflecting the continued strong flow of foreign earnings from expatriate Bangladeshis.
Central bank statistics show that remittance inflows totaled $1.3622 billion between June 1 and June 13. During the period, expatriates sent home an average of $104.8 million per day.
Private Banks Lead Remittance Inflows
Of the total remittances received during the period, private commercial banks accounted for the largest share, channeling $825.3 million.
The breakdown is as follows:
- State-owned banks: $299.79 million
- Specialized banks: $233.51 million
- Private commercial banks: $825.3 million
- Foreign banks: $0.36 million
Strong Performance Follows Record Months
The latest figures come after a series of strong remittance performances in recent months.
In May, expatriate Bangladeshis sent $3.425 billion, making it the second-highest monthly remittance inflow in the country’s history.
Earlier, remittances reached a record $3.755 billion in March, the highest ever recorded in a single month. Inflows stood at $3.127 billion in April, $3.020 billion in February, and $3.171 billion in January.
Record Fiscal-Year Earnings
According to Bangladesh Bank data, remittance inflows during the 2024–25 fiscal year totaled $30.32 billion, marking the highest annual remittance earnings ever recorded by Bangladesh.
The record inflow underscores the vital contribution of overseas Bangladeshis to the national economy, providing significant support to foreign exchange reserves and helping strengthen the country’s external financial position.
